i have a stock ls1 with 22000 miles in my 2000 ss camaro i want to get 600 horse at the crank and run a good shot of nos on top of that should i start with my ls1 or just get a biger ls motor like a 3 or 7?

 

Guys have pushed stock LS1 bottoms up to 600 horses but it is kind of pushing it. I would recomend a stand alone nitrous system for extra safty and a bigger shot and rods and pistons with good fasteners. Your stock crank should be fine. A good tune is a must and you will need bigger injectors. A good head cam package and a 200 shot with the stand alone system will get you past the 600 range. However your going to need a 12 bolt or 9 inch rear and if you are running a auto your going to need a swap or built one.

For the cost of a LS7 or LS3 you could build one hell of a LS1. A good head/cam package with forged rods and pistons should set you into the 440-480 wheel range with no problem with supporting mods of course (headers,intake, Y-pipe, etc.)

 

a solid head/cam package will get u in the mid 500s easily. maybe a bit of a stroke after that if ur looking for 600 NA. the LS block can be stroked to crazy displacements. if 600bhp is ur goal overall i say just cam it and spray it and call it a day

 

thanks guys!
so does any one know the best head and cam package for my aplication? what company makes the best rods and pistons and what company makes the best stand alone nos kit? i gotta get the good stuff ! i put a strange 12 bolt in it already and all the goods from bmr to hold it into place and a big dreive line. the motor is all stock even factory air lid and filter and a six speed my 1/4 mile is 13.50s i cant wait to see the 11s and 10s